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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.28, 1,572.52 and 317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.28, 1,572.52 and 317.73 is: 476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.28 : 1,572.52 = 317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.28/1,572.52 = 317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.28x = 1,572.52 × 317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.28x = 499,636.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,636.78/1,048.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.63

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